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Park Elementary

July 2025

Park Elementary July 2025
ParkElementaryJuly 2025

July 24, 2026

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Welcome Back Park Families! Welcome Back Park Families!

Welcome to a brand new school year! I hope you and your family had a wonderful summer filled with rest, fun, and special memories. It is with great excitement that I welcome both our returning families and those joining the Park Elementary community for the first time. I'm looking forward to an amazing year of learning and success together.


The first day of school is Thursday, August 13, 2026, and we can't wait to see our students back on campus. Please remember that the first day of school will be a minimum day.


The Park staff will be working diligently to prepare for an outstanding school year as we continue our commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. We greatly appreciate your support as we work together to help every child succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.


Throughout the school year, I will share regular newsletters with important school updates, upcoming events, reminders, and celebrations across our campus. I encourage you to stay connected by reading these newsletters and visiting our school website, which is regularly updated with helpful information.


If you ever have questions, need assistance, or simply want to connect, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or our office staff. Thank you for being an important part of the Park Elementary family. Let's continue to reach for success with Panther Pride!


Sincerely,

Lee Hanacek

Principal, Park Elementary

https://www.parkelementary.org/

Office Hours Office Hours

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The Park office will reopen:

  • Friday, August 3rd, 2026
  • Office Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
  • Phone: (626) 943-3640

First Day of School Helpful Hints First Day of School Helpful Hints

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  • Campus Opens: Gates open at 7:30 a.m. through the Marengo (front) and Raymond (back) entrances.
  • Families Welcome: Parents and guardians are welcome to walk their child onto campus and help them find their classroom lineup on the first day of school. We kindly ask that all visitors exit campus by 8:00 a.m. to allow teachers time to get acquainted with students and assist them with procedures for walking to class.
  • Classroom Lineups: TK & Kindergarten will line up near the playground/play structure, Grades 1–5 at the center blacktop and Grades 6–8 between the E and G buildings.
  • Finding Your Child's Class Line: Park staff will be available throughout campus with class rosters to help families. Classroom assignments will also be available in the Parent Portal beginning at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12. We highly encourage you to check your child's classroom the afternoon of the 12th.
Minimum Day Dismissal Times:
  • TK & Kindergarten: 12:06 p.m.
  • Grades 1–3: 12:16 p.m.

  • Grades 4–8: 12:36 p.m.

Classroom Assignments Classroom Assignments

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Student classroom assignments will be available at approximately 4:00pm, August 12 on the parent portal. I encourage you and your child to check the portal and teacher prior to arrival on the first day of school to assist in finding the class line-up more easily. We will also have team members available with class rosters on the first day as well.


*Due to class size considerations, it is always possible that some students may need to be reassigned to different classes after the first day of school. If a change is necessary, we will inform you promptly.


*While we appreciate your preferences, we are unable to accommodate requests for a specific teacher or classroom placements. Thank you for your understanding as we carefully create balanced classrooms that best support the needs of all students.

Classroom Supplies List Classroom Supplies List

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If interested, please use the following link to view suggested supplies by grade level.

AUSD Dress Code and Uniform Policy AUSD Dress Code and Uniform Policy

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Uniforms are to be worn daily, except for site designated school spirit days, in accordance with AUSD Dress Code Policy AB/BP 5132. Please use the following link to view the full dress code/uniform policy and review it with your child.


Uniform Color Reference Guide


  • Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Jumpers: Navy blue or khaki
  • Shirts/Blouse: Navy blue, white, or school colors
  • One piece outfits: Navy blue, white, khaki or school colors
  • Cardigans/Sweatshirts: Navy blue, white, or school colors
  • Coats/Jackets: Any color

Mobile Communication Devices Policy Mobile Communication Devices Policy

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As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we ask all parents, guardians, and students to review the new AUSD Mobile Communication Devices Policy. This flyer outlines the districts expectations for student use of mobile communication devices during the school day and is designed to support a safe, focused, and productive learning environment. Thank you for taking the time to review this important information and for partnering with us to support student success.

Please use the following link to view the updated policy in multiple languages.


Communication Devices Policy

Schedules Schedules

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Daily Bell Schedule

Click on the bell schedule image to view the full daily schedule. All classes begin at 8:00am and dismissal times vary based on grade level. All students receive a 20-minute break for recess and 45 minutes for lunch. Shortened Wednesdays and minimum days are a 30-minute lunch period.

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Minimum Days

Click on the image to view the full list of minimum days for the school year.

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Park Parent/Student Calendar

Click the image to view the full Park calendar. This calendar includes all dates from the AUSD Student calendar, including important Park dates. Please keep in mind that more important dates will be added to this calendar in August. You will be notified when further updates are completed.

TK, Kindergarten & New Student Orientations TK, Kindergarten & New Student Orientations

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TK Orientation

  • Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
  • Time: 5:00pm
  • Location: Park Cafeteria


Kindergarten Orientation & Back to School Night

  • Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
  • Time: 5:00pm
  • Location: Park Cafeteria




***Save the dates for TK and Kindergarten pre assessments. An email will be sent in the coming week for families to schedule a time. The pre-assessments are not mandatory but helpful and allows your child time to meet with the TK and Kindergarten teachers.

  • TK - August 6th and 7th
  • Kindergarten - August 5th and 6th

New Student Tour

This tour and presentation is specifically for families and students new to Park School in 1st - 8th grade.

  • Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
  • Time: 5:00pm
  • Location: Park Cafeteria
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Kindergarten Orientation

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TK Orientation

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New Student Tour

Park Spirit Wear Park Spirit Wear

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Spirit Wear sale begins now and closes August 16th. If you are interested in purchasing Park spirit wear please use the following link to visit the store and see apparel options. Please check sizes carefully as all items are custom ordered. Please note that when you select the type of apparel you would like, it then allows you to select between the two different designs.


Park Spirit Wear Store

PTA PTA

Join PTA for a colorful evening of creativity and community at our PTA-sponsored Chalk and Pops event! Families are invited to decorate the walkways in front of our school with vibrant chalk art, inspiring messages, and fun designs that will welcome everyone back to campus with Panther pride. Please see the following flyer for more details.


Date: Wednesday, August 12

Time: 4-6 pm

Location: Front of the school main entrance

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PTA Membership

We invite every parent, teacher, and neighbor to join with PTA, as we work to make Park School the best it can be for our students....our most precious resource. We advocate for the education, health, safety, and well-being of all children. We inform and engage our members on important issues to empower them. We embrace and practice inclusiveness. We build family engagement. All of this and more, we do to strengthen our voice for all children by becoming a member.


There are two ways to join the PTA if you are interested:


  1. Click on the PTA Sign-up Link
  2. or pick up a PTA membership envelope from Park School's office starting August 13


We appreciate all your support and contribution to Park School!

Alhambra Educational Foundation Alhambra Educational Foundation

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Citadel Shopping Extravaganza

Mark your calendars for AEF’s Shopping Extravaganza at the Citadel Outlets on Saturday, September 19! This exciting fundraiser event offers a full day of exclusive shopping discounts, special retailer promotions, entertainment, prize drawings and more - all while supporting AEF’s programs that benefit students and teachers throughout AUSD. Tickets are on sale now, so be sure to purchase yours early and invite your family and friends to join in the fun. AEF receives $25 for every ticket sold as well as additional $ for selling over 100 tickets and having over 100 check ins on September 21. Let’s support AEF by reaching a goal of at least ten tickets sold by each school and at least ten check-ins. AEF will be having a raffle for schools to win prizes. For every ten tickets sold by a school, the school will earn one raffle ticket. For every ten check-’ins on September 21, the school will earn two raffle tickets Stay tuned for more information to come. Flyer Link

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AEF Pumpkin Run

Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Alhambra Pumpkin Run! AEF will be hosting a competition to encourage all schools to participate in the Pumpkin Run and earn prizes. If you will be signing up for the pumpkin run, make sure to sign up for the Park school social team to earn prizes for our school.


Pumpkin Run Registration Link

Use the code AUSD2026 for a $5 discount.

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Lee Hanacek
Principal, Park Elementary
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